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Niger Insecurity: Council chairmen, political appointees abandon villages
From John Adams, Minna As fears and anxiety grip the people of Niger state following the abduction of the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mallam Mohammed Sani Idris from his residence on Sunday by gunmen, local government Chairmen and other political appointees have abandoned their locality for fear of being kidnapped. The Daily Sun gathered
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NCPC boss hails Nigerian pilgrims over zero abscondment in Jordan
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev Yakubu, has hailed Nigerian Christian Pilgrims for their excellent conduct and zero abscondment so far recorded at the 2020 pilgrimage to Jordan. He noted that the Commission has not recorded any case of abscondment since the pilgrimage commenced with the first, second
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Kaduna: 11 hostages escape from kidnappers’ den
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Eleven hostages held in different camps across Kaduna State have reportedly escaped from their captors and they have reunited with their respective families, security reports say. The reports say the hostages escaped from the bandits’ camps on the outskirts of Sabon Birni town, Igabi local government area of the state. According
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Women declare 40 days prayers, fasting over rising insecurity
From Okwe Obi, Abuja Worried by the spate of insecurity bedeviling the country, the Women of Divine Destiny Initiative (WODDI) has declared a 40-day prayer and fasting session for peace and harmony. The spiritual exercise, with the theme “Heal Our Land and Let there be Peace” had in attendance the Archbishop of Abuja Methodist Church,
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IBB at 80: Abdulsalami, David Mark, Iwuanyanwu, others converge on Abuja
From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja Former Military Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), former Senate President Senator David Mark, and elder statesman Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu are amongst eminent Nigerians currently meeting in Abuja in commemoration of the 80th birthday anniversary of former Military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. Other dignitaries in attendance are former Minister
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Musicians, actors, comedians to thrill prisoners at Kuje Correctional Centre
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja An Abuja based NGO, Shamies Unusual Foundation, will be hosting a concert that will star Faze, Star Plus, Bro Shaggy, Mr Macaroni, Annie Debia and other top artists and Instagram influencers to entertain prisoners at the Nigerian Correctional Service Centre in Kuje, Abuja, on Sunday. President and founder of the organisation
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Finally, Appeal Court crowns Frank Ibezim as undisputed Imo North senator
The dispute over Imo North senatorial seat has finally come to an end, as Senator Frank Ibezim on Tuesday floored Chief Emmanuel Okewulonu of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Senator Ifeanyi Ararume at the Court of Appeal in Abuja. Ibezim has thereby become the undisputed senator, representing Imo North in the senate, having
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Usman rated 2nd in UFC’s pound-for-pound, Adesanya 3rd
By Emma Jemegah UFC’s Welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman of Nigeria has been rated second in the Men’s Pound-For-Pound fighters behind Jon Jones in the latest ranking released this week. He beats his compatriot, Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya to the third position. Surprisingly, both Usman and Adesanya are rated higher than Heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, Flyweight
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Amstel Malta Ultra celebrates Team Nigeria
Premium beverage brand Amstel Malta Ultra has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating Team Nigeria at Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The medals won were from Blessing Oborodudu and Ese Brume, who secured silver and bronze medals, respectively, making them the country’s only medalists in the Games. Commonwealth champion, Blessing Oborodudu, won her fight against Elis
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Adegoke applauds FG, ministry over Tokyo 2020 performance
One of Nigeria’s stars at the recently concluded Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Enoch Adegoke, has applauded the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Ministry of Sports for supporting his quest towards achieving a great feat at the Games. Though he was not a favourite in Tokyo, Adegoke created a new history, as he became the third
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Keyamo replies Oshiomhole, opens up on letter to Buni
Minister of State, for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has replied former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole and also opened up on his private letter to Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, who is the National Chairman of the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC). Keyamo’s response was
Bayern struggle with injuries ahead of league start
Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann had hoped for a strong Bundesliga start in his first league game in charge of the champions on Friday at Borussia Moenchengladbach but instead is struggling with injuries. Nagelsmann, who succeeded Hansi Flick on the bench, added defender Benjamin Pavard to the injury list after the France international suffered
LaLiga begins uncertain era without Messi
The new LaLiga season begins under a cloud of uncertainty this weekend without flagbearer Lionel Messi and with Barcelona and Real Madrid in open warfare with the organisation’s president and the other clubs. Messi’s unexpected departure to Paris St Germain has left a gaping hole in Barcelona’s squad as they contemplate a future without
Prosecutor wraps up grilling of ex-FIFA boss, Blatter
A Swiss prosecutor on Thursday wrapped up four days of final interviews with former FIFA President Sepp Blatter in a long-running investigation into a suspected fraudulent payment in 2011. Former world football chief Blatter, 85, has met with a federal prosecutor every day since Monday for final hearings in the case that shook the
Samsung slashes prices in bid to boost foldable phone sales
Samsung is hoping cheaper but more durable versions of its foldable phones will broaden the appeal of a high-concept design that’s so far fizzled with consumers. The electronics giant on Wednesday launched its effort to turn things around with two new products designed to function as both a phone and, when unfolded outward on
Nigeria drops two steps in FIFA ranking
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are currently 34th in the FIFA ranking released this Thursday. This is a slump from the 32nd position occupied in the 27 May 2021 ranking which is the one preceding the current ratings. In Africa, Nigeria dropped to the fifth position behind Senegal, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco In the period under review,
EPL: Brentford play numbers game; Norwich, Watford eye survival
Brentford are back in English football’s top flight for the first time in 74 years but the community club from west London are markedly different from the Premier League monoliths they will be pitted against. Brentford have overcome the heartbreak of nine playoff failures to win promotion and vindicate an alternative approach to running
Kalu mourns demise of Mohammed Fawehinmi
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has lamented the passing of first child of late legal luminary and human rights activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, Mohammed, who died at the age of 52. Describing the late Mohammed Fawehinmi as a cerebral lawyer and upright human rights activist,
Cholera: Plateau records 28 deaths, 1,415 new cases
Musa Pam, Jos Plateau State has recorded 28 deaths and 1,415 cases following an outbreak of cholera in the state. Chairman House Committee on Health and Member Representing Langtang North Central in the Plateau State House of Assembly Hon. Daniel Nanbol Listick disclosed this to New Telegraph in Jos on Thursday Morning. Hon. Listick
Paralympic flame ceremonies begin as virus surges
Japan held its first Paralympic flame-lighting ceremonies on Thursday, with athletes waiting to learn whether spectators will be in the stands as the country battles a spike in virus cases. Fans were banned from almost all venues at the pandemic-postponed Tokyo Olympics, which ended Sunday, while athletes faced restrictions on movement and were tested
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